DRAMM
JETRain/PolyRail
Installation
Dramm Corporation
2000 North 18th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Tel:920-684-0227 Fax:920-684-4499
www dramm com
www.dramm.com
Dramm Corp. Canada
906 Hwy 20 west
Fenwick, Ontario
Tel:905-892-5644 Fax: 905-892-3328
MAN-JRGR: Greenhouse / Garden Center
Rev: 04-2012
DRAMM
PolyRail parts guide
Most Common Components
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ALU501CB – Connecting Band
St piece
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ALU541S – Stop
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ALU502H – Hanger “straight”
ALU500PH – Hanger “90degree” 16mm
ALU503A or 509A – PolyRail Punch tool
T-Base Tool – Hand tool for inserting nozzle
VSWIA125 – Swivel connector
VMIA05025 – Mipt x Insert adaptor
VCAPT – Threaded cap w/washer
TTC16 – 16mm Tube Clip w/fir tree barb
ITF075SL16 – Easyloc fitting
ITV075SL16 – Easyloc
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valve
PEIC16/ PEIC25 - barb repair coupling
KK-__ Kwik Klamp / KS-__ Kwik Spacer
ALUSC - PolyRail Riser cap w/ J-hook
ALUSB - PolyRail Riser base
JR-807L /808L - Anti-Drip device w/Cleanout
JR-__ JETRain Nozzle (White / Blue / Red / Yellow)
AYFIL- ___-__
- Filter
SVB__-_
- Solenoid valve
MT-__ / MTA-__ - Water metering valve
Autovalve irrigation/Misting Controller 9vdc
MT-02 / MT-08 - Mist-Time Misting Controller
RPIC-__ - RainPro Irrigation Controller
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When ordering parts you may need to call or refer to Dramm Catalogue for exact
part numbers
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DRAMM
PolyRail general installation
guide
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Familiarize yourself with parts received by going down parts guide supplied
Layout the 12’ lengths of Aluminum PolyRail
Attach connector band (a) to join the rails together using 2x 8mm stainless
screws provided
When using hanger (c) this needs to be attached to I-Beam rail at the same
time as when process iii is being connected. 1 hanger is required every 12
feet to position rail in a downward position
When using hanger (d) these snap on outer side of rail, from I-Beam to one
“C” point, spaced 12 feet apart to position the rail sideways at 90 degrees
Layout polyethylene tubing beside rail,
rail let tubing warm up a bit first if stored
outdoors, this eases the insertion process into the rail
Start inserting the polyethylene tubing from one end only, tubing should
snap into rail. If using our 25mm tubing, it is important that you use the
printing on the tubing as a guideline to keep straight in the rail. Keep print
between the 2 points of the “C” to eliminate twist in tube.
Now that tube has been inserted we are now ready to insert holes into the
polyethylene tube. Use Punch tool (e) which is designed to fit the PolyRail
profile. Your first hole punch into tubing should be 4” – 6” from the end of
bench/bed, slide punch tool (e) on I-Beam keep tool snug against aluminum
profile when punching hole. Keep repeating this process the length of the
line, IMPORTANT: THE PUNCH KNIFE HAS A HOLLOW CORE IN THE
CENTRE, BE SURE THAT THE CORE IS ALWAYS CLEAN
Hang Rail, Hangers(c or d) should be spaced approximately 10’-12’ apart
there may be some exceptions when using a bench riser sys.
Stop piece (b) now gets installed in front of the first hanger by sliding onto IBeam, tighten directly beside hanger using 1x 8mm stainless screw
provided, this gets repeated for the last hanger as well where it gets placed
behind the hanger. This prevents the line from sliding off the hangers when
the water is turning on and off.
Insert Nozzles (r) into polyethylene tubing by using the supplied T-TOOL
(f), this prevents any damage to the nozzle and nozzle tip. 180 degree
nozzles are inserted at either end of irrigation line , between both ends are
the 360 degree nozzles .CAUTION: Insert nozzles carefully and straight to
prevent damage to hole. If not inserted correct you may experience leaking
from behind the nozzle.
Connect line to water supply using the proper filtration (s)
FLUSH OUT LINES BEFORE ATTACHING END CLOSURES
Attach Male insert adaptor (h) or Easyloc fitting (k) with threaded cap &
washer (i) to end of line
Run system
DRAMM
PolyRail general installation
guide
Assembly of Bench top PolyRail System
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Fasten aluminum bases (p) offset to table top center, the one
fastener hole should be center of the bench. Fasteners are NOT
supplied with system.
Assemble rail as described on previous page, while rail is lying on
bench top, it is recommended to use the hole punch tool (e) to
insert the nozzle holes, but NOT recommended to insert nozzles
until rail is hanging from alum risers.
Insert riser posts into bases (p)
Attach aluminum caps (o) with J-Hook to the tops of alum risers
With help from someone, lift assembled PolyRail from bench top
and attach the hanger to the J-Hook
J Hook.
Once Rail is hanging from risers, now you can go ahead and
insert the irrigation nozzles (r), attach fittings to either end of
irrigation line (g & h).
Install supply feed manifold to the misting line as per drawings
supplied with project.
DO NOT FORGET TO FLUSH IRRIGATION LINE BEFORE USE
DRAMM
JETRain general Trouble
shooting guide
JETRain Nozzle System
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Water leaking from behind nozzle
Nozzle was not inserted into hole straight, an egg-shape hole
was created that now requires a repair.
BLANK3 (goof plug) can be used
If hole is too big for a BLANK3, pull 12-18” of poly from rail
on either side of leaking hole, cut poly and insert 2 repair
couplings (PEIC16PEIC25) as seen in photo
Snap poly and couplings into aluminum PolyRail
Re-punch hole with Tool (503/509)
Re-insert nozzle
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Nozzle not misting
Pressure too low to open
p nozzle diaphragm
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Not enough volume of water in system
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Nozzle only partial misting
Pressure too low
Check deflector pin for any defects
Replace pin if necessary
Check ADV on nozzle for plugging
Replace or clean ADV
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Nozzle dripping while misting
Check deflector pin for any defects
Clean deflector pin
Replace pin
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Nozzle dripping when OFF
Debris lodged between diaphragm and seat in ADV
Clean diaphragm in Anti-drip
Anti drip valve
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DRAMM
PolyRail general Trouble
shooting guide
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Solenoid Valve not closing
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Debris is lodged between diaphragm and
valve seat inside valve
Remove cap & diaphragm from valve, clean
debris from seat and diaphragm.
Re-assemble valve
Solenoid Valve not opening
Check 24vac coil on valve
See if plunger is being pulled in when
electrical current is activated
If plunger does not get pulled in, check the
wiring or a new coil may be required
Check adjustment on flow control knob that
is on top of valve
Flow Control
COIL
Manual over-ride
Diaphragm
Solenoid Valve manual & Automatic
operation
Support Ring
Valve Seat
Automatic
Manual
Tube Clip Set-up
•Drill ¼” hole x ½” deep
•Push/insert tube clip barb into hole
•Turn clip to suit
Easyloc fittings
•Fitting has a reverse thread
•Thread nut as far as it will go, do NOT remove nut from fitting
•Attach fitting to Polypipe, push Polypipe on fitting as far as it will go
•Reverse thread fitting nut over Polypipe, hand tighten only
Valve Body